Bank filtration as managed surface-groundwater interaction
by Thomas Grischek, Chittaranjan Ray
International Journal of Water (IJW), Vol. 5, No. 2, 2009

Abstract: Riverbank Filtration (RBF) is a managed surface-groundwater interaction process where surface water is induced to flow to pumping wells installed on the banks of rivers and lakes. We present the surface-groundwater interaction issues at various geomorphologic settings, from the headwaters of a river to its confluence with the oceans/lakes. In each reach, the factors for the sustainable operation of RBF systems are discussed. Siting of wells with respect to the river/lake, scouring and clogging of the river beds and the resulting impacts on pollutant removal, managing the wells during floods, and RBF at other settings have been addressed.

Online publication date: Fri, 25-Sep-2009

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